Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 1 CE for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: In today’s overstimulated world, helping professionals face constant emotional demands, multitasking pressures, and a growing sense of internal noise. This workshop provides a grounded, trauma-informed introduction to mindfulness and somatic awareness designed specifically for busy clinicians and frontline professionals. Participants will explore how chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma impact the nervous system—and learn how to use simple, evidence-based tools to return to presence between sessions. Through a blend of psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and reflection, attendees will practice embodied mindfulness techniques they can use both personally and clinically. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and holistic wellness, this session offers a realistic path to sustainable self-care and deeper therapeutic connection. Participants will leave with tools to calm the body, refocus the mind, and restore balance—without needing an hour-long meditation break in their day. Key takeaways include body-based grounding, quick reset strategies, and principles for integrating mindfulness seamlessly into clinical practice and supervision settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the neurobiological link between chronic stress, trauma, and practitioner burnout.
  • Identify signs of dysregulation and fatigue in themselves and clients.
  • Demonstrate at least 3 mindfulness or somatic grounding practices adaptable for use during sessions.
  • Apply body-based awareness to enhance therapeutic presence and precent compassion fatigue.
  • Develop a brief personal "Reset Plan" for daily use to promote regulation and focus.

Instructor

Leah Ondiek

Leah A. Ondiek, M.S., LPC-S, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Holistic Approach to Mental Health in Mansfield, Texas. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and professionals, she integrates somatic psychology, EMDR, and mindfulness-based interventions into trauma-informed care. Leah specializes in helping high-performing professionals, caregivers, and clinicians regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with purpose. She is also the creator of the Reset to Rise program, a holistic framework for burnout recovery and embodied leadership. Her passion is bridging neuroscience, spirituality, and practical wellness to cultivate sustainable healing from the inside out.